Pregnancy And Infant Loss

There are no words to describe the pain and immense grief that losing a child brings. Sadness, anger, confusion, isolation are just a few words that begin to describe this experience. These are all normal responses to a very abnormal circumstance. No one expects to lose a child. It's never part of the plan so when it does happen, it truly is shocking.

Approximately 24,000 pregnancies result in stillbirth each year. A stillbirth is defined as a the death of a baby before or during delivery. Studies have also shown that 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in a miscarriage, which is defined as the loss of baby before the 20th week of pregnancy. While pregnancy and infant loss is relatively common, this doesn't make it any easier. You don't have to suffer in silence or alone.

Counseling can help you to process the mixed and overwhelming emotions that's often associated with such a unique loss. Being a mother to a stillborn child, I understand the challenges of trying to navigate such an awful experience and the healing that is necessary to move forward in a healthy way.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by your grief or feel your grief is prolonged, please contact me to make an appointment. Take a step toward emotional healing by learning to cope with your pain and loss.